Today February 22, 2013 would have been my Mother's 85th birthday - so on this date - I honor her with a picture taken in 2009 on a good day and an insert of one that was taken of her as a baby - she passed on February 11, 2010 just 11 days before her 82nd birthday and 1 week after Rick's major stroke.

I am so sorry that I haven't been around in the last couple years, but I see that the "Miss Loretta Scholorship" has been awarded to several people - as it does every six months - I do hope that they have enjoyed receiving this generous gift from the owner of CUTE and that they think of my mother - even though don't know me or her, in fondest. She passed on February 1

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by shirlener88 01 Jun 2014

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She passed on February 10, 2010 - four years have slipped by and Rick & I are not divorced, however we are not living together. There has been another woman involved, sad to say. I have struggled with my health and also financially, but one day at a time - I am getting through this all. I just wanted each of the CUTE family to know that I love you each and remember you daily. Unconditional Love, Shirlene

by elizabethak 22 Nov 2014

Shirlene I send blessings to you. I am sorry I've been so long out of the loop. I cannot believe after all you did tht you and Rick are living separate lives. I often wondered how things were going.
God bless you my dear. I will keep praying for you. ElizabethAK

I too remember Miss Loretta and I thank you for posting her picture - what a sweet baby picture too. I hope this finds you and Rick doing well - please know I send prayers your way every day! Hugs, Laura*

Dear Shirlene, many Cuties will always remember her with love. Hugs, Gerry

I have the most light and kind memories about Loretta Jean Greenman. Her humor and optimism helped me to resolve different issues in my life. I'm happy that I knew her. Miss Loretta will always be here in the CUTE community.
Thank you, dear Cuties, for remembering Miss Loretta. She will always be in our hearts ...
My prayers are for you, dear Shirlene.

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by shirlener88 01 Jun 2014

thank you ever so much Veronika for the LOVE that you have shared over the years.

Shirleen, what a wonderful way to remember your mom. It is so good you keep her lifted up each year.

Hugs to you Shirlene

Memorial hugs, Bonnie

Dearest Shirlene:
I can't believe where the years have gone, but I know you will always keep her in your heart. I didn't know her well, but loved her as did all the others that met her here on Cute. You were lucky to have such a beautiful Mom.
Hugs Jerri

Wonderful memories of your mom. You must be missing her a lot and especially on this day. For all of us that have lost a parent they would be proud that we think of them everyday.

Thinking of you today Shirlene. Hugs Sarah.

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Lest We Forget. xx to you Shirlene

thank you for sharing those memory never goes way my mom passed an Nov 1, 2009 I pray for you and Rick Hugs and good health Maria

thanks for this lovely reminder of Miss Loretta your Mum. She will always be a part of this Cute Family and more. Truely a lovely Lady...

Thank you for sharing, Shirlene. Love and hugs to you and Rick.
Lidia

Thank you Gerry for the extra explanation. I'm only a year or so old to this group and learn so much as the days go by.

Shirlene, your Mom looks so beautiful. I'm sure you have many many happy memories and that's what you need to sustain you. May God bless you and your family and may He ease the pain of your loss.

Hugs
Lois W.

God bless you both and thanks for putting up this picture. I remember her fondly from my very early days on here. I do pray for you and Rick that things are improving. Love and blessings Chris

Thank you for sharing. Hugs and blessings for you and Rick, luv u S*

I am thinking of you at this time to be happy for the love and friendship you both had, and a tear for the hole that can never be replaced.
Hugs Pam...

Hugs and xxxxxxx's. Thinking of you.

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by shirlener88 22 Feb 2013

Thank you Deb.

For the new folks, this is the sweet lady the Miss Loretta scholarship is named for. I know you miss her soooo much! Thinking of you.

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by shirlener88 22 Feb 2013

Thank you Gerry for the additional info - she loved the CUTE family.

Beautiful :) Huge Cyber Hugs Jussy

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by shirlener88 22 Feb 2013

Thank you my dear.

Dear Shirlene.
Thank you for sharing your cherished memories with us. This is a great picture of your Mom. Hope you and Rick are doing well. Hugs and blessings, Rachel

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by shirlener88 22 Feb 2013

Rachel, thank you very much - she loved the CUTE family. We really need the hugs and blessings.

"Miss Loretta" as most of you know - loved the CUTE family so very much and even was able to visit from time to time in her last year - while living in a nursing home - where she was cared for very well and it gave her an additional year with us. I know she is smiling down on all of you today and saying - there they are my CUTE family. Hehehe!

Gee you look like your mom and her wondeful smile!! I miss my mom too! Suzanne

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by shirlener88 22 Feb 2013

Suzanne, thank you very much - it was alway pretty hard for me - to not have everyone notice our likeness for all the years - Hehehe! I know what you mean about missing your mom, too.

I lost my Mother around the same time . Her birthday would have been in May . We sure do miss them dont we . Hugs from Sister embroiderer .

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by shirlener88 22 Feb 2013

Yes, dear we sure do - Miss Loretta will always be missed around here - she loved the CUTE family.

Shirlene, It's hard to believe how fast time goes by. What a wonderful picture!! Keep those memories strong. God Bless!

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by shirlener88 22 Feb 2013

Tonya, thank you so very much - times does slip by. I love my memories of our times together.

Keep the wonderful memories alive!!!! Hope you and hubby are doing well Shrilene. My love to you both.

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by shirlener88 22 Feb 2013

Dolly, thanks - I will do that - as for the other - it has been a strange week - so I really appreicate the love.

hope u are remembering all the great times and all the love u shared with your Mom hugs carolyn

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by shirlener88 22 Feb 2013

Carolyn, I sure do and all the wonderful times she spent here with the CUTE family - that she so adored.

I can't believe that it has been 3 years. I think of her often and miss her sweet face and no nonsence mannerism. I loved her humor and am glad that you posted this. Hugs to you.

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by shirlener88 22 Feb 2013

Jerrilyn, she had such a sweet heart for you - thanks for your sweet words. I am glad I did, as well - she loved the CUTE family.

She will not be forgotten Shirlene/Lillian

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by shirlener88 22 Feb 2013

Thank you so very much Lillian.

Remembering Miss Loretta. Nice to see her picture again.

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by shirlener88 22 Feb 2013

Angie, thank you very much - she adored the CUTE family.

Thank you for sharing. She will always be remembered here.

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by shirlener88 22 Feb 2013

Thank you sewmom - she adored the CUTE family.

Shirlene - this is such a beautiful way to honor your mum. I'm sure she would be overjoyed to see that she has touched a lot of hearts here at Cute and is still remembered so fondly.

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by shirlener88 22 Feb 2013

Thank you so very much - she loved the CUTE family so very much.

A lovley lady and I am sure sadly missed. Hugs Joyce

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by shirlener88 22 Feb 2013

Joyce, thank you - Miss Loretta loved the CUTE family.

Shirlene thanks for posting this. It is a beautiful picture of your mother Miss Lorretta. Thinking of you and Rick

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by shirlener88 22 Feb 2013

Carolyn, thank you so very much - we appreciate the thoughts, too.